Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 33 — Social Media Websites

Last action — Died in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Social Media Websites; Provides that owner or operator of social media website is subject to private right of action by certain website users in this state under certain conditions; prohibits website from using hate speech as defense; authorizes AG to bring action on behalf of website users; provides exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Referred to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee; Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee; Commerce Committee

  4. Filed

Sponsors

  • Sabatini · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Sabatini

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 33 do?
Social Media Websites; Provides that owner or operator of social media website is subject to private right of action by certain website users in this state under certain conditions; prohibits website from using hate speech as defense; authorizes AG to bring action on behalf of website users; provides exceptions.
Who sponsors HB 33?
HB 33 is sponsored by Sabatini.
What is the current status of HB 33?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 33?
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